MINUTES - Council - 19660404MINUTES OF THE 7TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
MONDAY, APRIL 4TH. 1966 AT. 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT
M.I\.YOR
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
C.F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
S.G. PATRICK
R. SIMMONS
CORBETT, DAVIS, HURRAY, 1<ILLIAHSON.
Mayor Davis welcomed all citizens who were in attendance •
IITNUTES
CORRESPONDE!WE
MINOR
SOCCER ASSOC.
REQUEST
PROCLAMATION
RE MENTALLY
RETARDED
UNIFORM
CROSSWALKS
THROUGHOUT
ONT.I\lRIO
PATRICK:
IHLLIA!>!SON:
"Resolved that the minutes of
'and 21,19966, as amendment
printed and circulated."
CARRIED.
March 7, 14 ,16,
be adopted as
Letter from A. Peetoom, President Aurora Minor Soccer Assoc.
presenting the needs of the Association re playing fields
for the coming season.
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that this letter be referred to the
Parks and Recreation Committee for study and
report.rr
CARRIED.
From the Nemnarl<et and District Assoc. for the Mentally
Retarded requesting that the week of May 9th. to 16th
be proclaimed "Flowers of Hope for the Mentally Retarded"
week.
SIHMONS:
CORBETT:
"Resolved that the 1<eek of May 9th. to 16th.
be so proclaimed."
CARRIED.
From Township of King endorseing the resolution of the
Tmm of AUioora re standard uniform cross over lighting
throughout Ontario.
"Resolved that this letter be received and filed."
PATRICK:
HILLIASNON
CARRIED.
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7TH REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONINTUED"
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE
TOWNSHIP OF KING
RECOMMENDATION RE
ELECTION OF HIGH
SCHOOL BOARDS
TWP. OF WHICHRUCH
REQUEST TO COUNCIL
FOR MEETING RE
LAWTON BROTHERS
REQUEST FOR SERVICES.
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From the Township of
C. Flinders had been
the joint Industrial
King advising Council
appoint to represent
Committee."
that G. Rowe and
King Twp. on
WILLIAMSON:
PATRICK:
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"Resolved that a copy of this letter be
referred to the Chairman of the Planning
Committee."
CARRIED.
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• from the Office of the Prime Minister advising Council
that he will discuss with his colleagues the recommendation
that members of district high school boards be directly
elected.
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that this letter be received and
filed."
CARRIED
From Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, Mr. H.
thanking Council for their interest in this matter
and advising that this matter ><ill be given careful
consideration."
CARRIED.
From the Township of Whitchurch advising they would like
to meet Council re the request of the Lawton Bros. to
be supplied with services from the Town of Aurora.
PATRICK:
CORBETT:
,.,Resolved that this letter be held over
until new Business."
CARRIED.
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CORRESPOI\1DENCE CONTINUED
DEPARTMENT OF
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
RE AMENDMENT # 7
CJ:O THE OFFICIAL
PLAN
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DEP.iL~TMENT OF .. MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRS.REBY::LAW 1657
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PROCLAMATION' ..
"NATIONAL CHA!@ER OF
COMMERCE WEEK"
APRIL l7T~ ~24TH .. '
'!'01-INSHIP OF KING
ASKING TH.l\T
COUNCIL ENDORSE
RESOLUTION RE
INCREASE OF
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
REQUEST OF T01</l!l OF
NEHMARKET RE VIEW
TO ESTABT,ISHING
COLLECTIVE PARTICIPATION
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From·the De_partueht of Municipal Affairs re proposed
Amend.m<1nt Nq. 1 'CO the Of'ficifl.l P1an for the To;m of Aurora,
PATRICK':···
DAVIS,W.
"Resolved that th:[.s·letter be discussed
in Committee , Tuesday, April :.th. 1966.
CARRIED.
From the Department of MunicipB:l Affairs re T01m of Aurora
restricted Area By-law No. 1657~65.
CORBETT~'
P.f.TRICK:
"Resolved that.this By-law be· refetred to
the Planni11. g Committee for stgg.y ._and l;'eport." . . '
CARRIED.
From the Aurora Board of Trade, requesting t4at. 'the .. week
of April' 17th to 24th. be proclaimed "National "~'
chamber of Commerce Week.
PATRICK~·
SIMMONS: ..
""Resolved that'the ;;eek of April 17th
to 24th. be .Proclaimed "NatioiJal ,'ha.mber of
Commerce r,ree'k."
CARRIED. .
From the Township of King requesting that the T01n\ of
Aurora Council eno.orse a resolution re the petitioni.ng:the~
Provincial Government to increase the Educational Grants
in orSter to give some re],:i,ef to the property_qWIJers."
PATRICK:
CORBETT:.·
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"Resolved that the To1m of Aurora Council
endorse this resolution."
CARRIED. .
From the Tmm of Newmarket asking Council to appoint
2 members to a Com~ittee to investigate and study all
facets of the various operations ;rith a view· to establishing
a ;:·:ogion for collective participation. This region to be
in keeping ;rith the spirit and intent as set out in the
fcutth and final report of the Sleet Comm. chaired by
Mr. H. Beckett, Q.C.
PATRICK:
WILLIAMSON:
"Resolved that this letter be held over until
new Business for discussion.11
CARRIED.
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7T~~~EGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
OF DODIE ST.
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From Miss R.E, Chinn requesting the Town of Aurora to
extend Dodie Street \{est and advising that she ;rould be
prepared to Deed to the Town 66• for said
PATRICK: "Resolved that this letter be referred to
WILLIAMSON: the Planning Committee, "for study and report."
Carried.
DELEGATIONS: Mayor Davis read a letter from the Golf Glen Homeowners
rcssociation asking pernission to appear before Council this avenine.
A Delegation from Golf Glen Home Owners Association appeared before Council .
Mr. Arthur Davis had been appointed spokesman for the Association and presented the
following Brief.
May I preface my remarks by suggesting that a copy of this brief will be made available
to the Council at the conclusion of same. I would like to express our thanks for
making time available to us, as an association, to present certain facts that we
believe to be important issues in the growth and development of the To;rn of Aurora
and their effect on the taxpayers of this community.
Our Association was originally formed to prevent the building of high rise apartments
at the entrance to GolfGlen, Hmrever, at our founding meeting which was attended by
34 homeowners is the aforementioned community, three of whom had not at that time
moved in, we dicided that we should endeavour to take the lead as taxpayers in
stimulating the interest of all Aurora in the fu:t;ure growth and development of our
To;rn.
To date, we have had over thirty calls of encouragement and support from people in
other areas of this town, Also, two members of your Council have suggested that they
welcome, as I'm sure you all do, a renewed interest in Town planning by all taxpayers
of this community and that we, as ratepayers, become more interested in what you people
as the governing body of the To;rn of Aurora are trying to achieve.
It is hoped that our brief will be accepted for what it is, that is, a statment of fact
as seen by the 32 registered members of the-Golf Glen Homeowners Associatton. Our
proposal is as stated on the agenda to bar all residential building in Aurora except
single family homes until such time as a Zoning By-law is put into force.
DEPARMTEJITT OF MUNICIPAL AF.FAIRS & ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
1-le present the follmring statements of fact as some of the more obvious reasons why
council should consider and adopt such a resolution.
l. This past Friday, April lst. 1966, 1ve contacted the Department of Municipal Affairs
and were advised that comments had been passed from the aforementioned department
to the Ontario Municipal Board, regarding the 90 foot height by-law to hhe effect that
the 90 foot by-law should only apply to specific apartment xones and it would not be
appropriate to permit the type of development in question indiscriminately throughout
the Town.
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CONTINUATION OF BRIEF FROM GOLF GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
2. The Aurora Banner of March 23rd. 1966, headlined NO MORE GROWTH HERE UNTIL
\VATER PROBLEM SOLVED, TOWN WARNED. The articale continued and I g_uote:
"Aurora's sewage problem is going to halt growth of the Town until a regional sewage
treatment operation can be developed . -·---a matter of years.
This prospect emerged sharply in Council this week as its members pondered the impact of
a session with hhe Ontario 1"ater Resources Commission, the provincial body with
effective control powers over municipalities with water troubles.
"From the tone of the meeting," reported Mayor Clarence Davis, I efel our giDowth is
going to be controlled until we silllve this problem".
The Council-in-Committee report said that 0 .1'1. R. C. San.i tary Engineering Director
J.R. Barr could foresee only "Growth to a limited degree", even with a planned
expansion of the present town sewage plant.
j?annery Creek, which now receives the town's ef'Uuence, "has no receiving capacity".
Mr. Barr told thecJ:oeed council session last week.
"A stream should allow for a ratio of six times ;rater to one ·tilnes ( eff~uence) entering,
and in Aurora this ratio is only one-to-one. Continued growth vould merely
aggravate this condition."
Council vas told bluntly:
"1·/e cannot stop growth through control of services already constructed, but vill apply
control by not approving the installation of any new sewers contemplated •.. "
A study of the Holland Valley vatershed will be undertaken by the O.W.R.C. this
summer, vith a report on that study's expected time duration possibly available next
month.
\Ve are aware that Council has submitted recently to the 0. W .R. C. a ten year smmge plan
for its approval. Mt. Barr, however, in a ltter has told Council that the 10 year
design period ~<as tool long. A five year programme. he said >v-as too long. A five
year gr6gra.nllne, he said, and. I quote "would give maximum secondary treatment to the
Town's present waste flo;r. The nev proposal should give the town maximu benefits
tt , minimum cost . 11
It wltll be necessary for the Town to control the development for the next five years
~<ithin the limits of plant capacity mutually agreed to on the basis of the nev proposal
and the actual treatment efficiency achieved. To this Mayor Davis has commented. "it"
the sewage problem, controls just about everything. We vould ascertain from the fore-
going statements by Mr. Barr and the co~~ents of council that future development
of multiple family dwellings at this time vould not be in the best interest of the
health of the citizens of Aurora.
Mr. Barr has suggested that the long term solution vould. rest on a regional basis. Th·. cl,
>re vould conclude, could conceivably be accomplished. through the proposed regioanl '
development programme for Aurora and the surrounding area. Hovever, at the initiel
vork meeting on March 8th.l966, for regional development in this area, it appears that
none of the members of Council vas sufficiently interested enough in the programme to
attend.
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CONTINUATION OF BRIEF OF GOLF GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
3. FIRE !LA.XA..RD
Again, I refer to the Banner of March 16th. 1966, under the headi'ines S1,1fEEPING
EXPANSION OF AURORA FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED BY FIRE MARSHALL. I will not read
the entire article into the minutes of this meeting Wilt will only quote conclusions
arrived at by the Fire Marshall.
"The pi!lesent fire aparatus and man pmrer strength ,;i. s not sufficient to provide
adequate fire prevention and fire protection sE!fil'fc€is."
1-Je are relatively cognizant of the problems of ~lit:(Y:L,ementing the Fire Marshall's
report and suggest that until such time as the to>m is capalhle of proceeding 1fith the
recommendations that careful consideration be given to adding any additional
multiple family dwelling as it appears that all of our homes,,,,;y:smrs and mine, even at
this time, as suggested by the Fire Marshall, are not adeq1iiit~1~ :protected.
l1. TRAFFIC.
Traffic in the area of Brookland Avenue and Yonge Street, the area that we were
orignally concerned with, is a major problem as recognized by Council's Police Comm.
anJ again I, quote from the Banner -"Council's police connni ttee termed the present
operation around the area south of the liquor store a serious traffic and safety
hazard" and they asked to delay recommending building permits for apartment units
at this intersection until other arrangements have been made. "The permits should
not be issued until interim agreement with the town clears up the problem" aaid
Councillor Dick Illingworth.
5. SCHOOL SITUATION
The school situation at this point in time appears to be a major problem and we
suggest through imprcper planning this problem could easily magnify itself in the
immediate future. As you may be a1mre, 1<e have had discussions with the residents
of Regency Acres regarding their current petition about the Church Street School.
We believe that they have a legitimate complaint and suggest that, as an association,
·t;e are in sympathy with their problem just as it is the problem of everyone in this
Community and, with improper crisis planning, the situation now faced by these
peopleCl could and 1;ill become the problem of parents ir. 'all parts of Town.
6. PETITION RE BY-LAW 1657-65
1. It 1<as resolved at the council meeting on March 7th. and I quote from council ~
minutes "That the residential sections of Aurora be considered as signle family dwell-
ings ffi.e. apartments, semi-detached and/or town houses ee considered as a change in
usc of land and be referred to the Planning Board for review and a report make to
Council.11
2. Plannning Board, as authorized by the Planning Act,may hold public meetings prior
to m2.king a report.
3. It vas carried that the report of the Planning Committee re-petition re by-law
1675-65 dated March 7th.l966, be accepted. This resolution as such, we believe does
not give lfe the tax payers of Aurora any security in this matter.
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CONTINUATION OF BRIEF OF GOLF GLEN HOMEOWERS ASSOCIATION
6. PETITION RE BY-LAW l€5T-65
He have asked subsequently that in view· of this resolution as carried to have made
evailable to us any pertinent information regarding future development in our area.
This type of information is certainly available to developers in this town as resolved
and carried by council March 21,1966. I quote from the minutes of that meeting
"Resolved that C.B.C. , Mr. Cossar and Mr. Case be advised of the contents of the
0. W. R. C. report." A1e we the taxpayers of Aurora not entitled to information regarding
the development of our community from our elected representatives? Is the respon-
sibility of the elected representetives to all the taxpayers of Aurora less important
than their relationship with the developers? ·It would appear to be so.
Our _:ra .. ·:quest to this Council to have the availability of information pertinent to
aevelopment in our area, in our opinion, was treated with disdain. Again, I quote
the remarks of one of the council members to us at that time "next thing we will have
to inform all the dog and cat owners of council's actions, 11 As ta.."<payers and a group
interested in the to>m' s activities, >re suggest that if the request is reasonable,
as >re believe ours was, 1<e 1<ould like to think that we could obtain this type of
information from our elected representatives >rithout the accompanying sarcasm. I
reiterate, are 1<e the taxpayers of Aurora second class citizens? Are >re not entitled
to this information upon reasonable request? Are the developers, and we have no axe
to grind with them, ahmys to be given preferential treatment?
SUMMARY
It is our belief that in view of the aforementioned. facts outlined in this brief that
until such time as a proper zoning by-law is passed for the tmrn of Aurora, to proceed
with crisis planning 1<ould be sheer folly. It is the e·,pressed opinion of
professional people in this field, 1<hom we hnve engaged the services of, that this type
of planning normally creates instant slum areas 1<hidh could ma.<.e the town undersirable
for the current residents and do very little to enhance our opportunities of
attracting industry 1<hich as you are all aware is needed if >re desire to grm; and
progress as a thriving coiTmunity.
Councillor Trent has suggested thnt he endeavoured to a change in by-lm; 1051
>rhich permitted height restrictions to go frl!llll 35 to 60 feet and >rhen 1<e submitted
our original petition , he felt that we had a valid point and he certainly would not
want a 90 foot apartment next to his property. To this suggestion, we believe if we
assess the situation correctly, the council 1<as in general agreement.
\rle , as a group, and I'm sure the rest of the citizens of Aurora 't·rould not endeavour
to impede development but 1re do propose, in view of the facts presently before you., that
that you carefully consider any action taken at +.his time and that as our proposal
reads ENACT LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD LIMIT RESIDJc.~TIAL BUILDING TO SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLINGS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A PROPER ZONING BY-LAW IS PASSED.
Again, many thanks for your valuable time and it is hope that this proposal will be
considered seriously by the gentemen of the council and accept it in the vein that it
has been presented. It is e. presentation of a few of the facts which concern the
g:rowth and development of our to>m, yours, mine and all the citizens of this
community.
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Reeve Patrick thank the Association ~or the brief presented but stated he objected
to the remarks made about the Fire Department. Reeve Patrick stated that the
Town of Aurora Valunteer Fire Department was one of the best • Reeve Patrick said
that in regard to the remarks of ;rater shortage that this was dot true that the
Town of Aurora has ample water. He also stated that he <ras not a<rare that there was
to be a meeting of the Association.
Mr. Davis stated he was not stating the Town of Aurora Council was not on their toes
and that he didn't kno<r if fire services <rere adequate but would have to go along
<rith the Fire Marshall's report as he thought the Fire Marshall to be a capable man.
Mr. Davis said he was only quoted what has been written by capable people.
Councillor Williamson thanked Mr. Davis for the brief but that he objected to the
report saying the Town of Aurora Blanning Board was not capable.
Mr. Davis stated that he had made no reference to the Planning Board in his brief.
Mayor Davis inquired as to the date of their meeting.
Mr. Davis advised that the meeting had been March 8th. 1966, at it had been
announced in Council minutes. He informed Council 'that they had been attending a
Lion s Dinner on this evening.
Councillor Davis stated that the Fire Marshall was no doubt a competant man
but that the Under1~iters were in business to make maoney and they rate
Aurora as of the best. Councillor Davis stated that it would take 5 to 10 years
to institute their recommendations.
Councillor Murray stated
Councill0r Murray assued
for the good of the Town
in the past few years Aurora has expanded quite a bit.
the Association that any Council member has ahrays worked
Mr. Davis stated that the Association had not jOme to the meeting with a chip on
iheir shoulder but only to point out their problems ., and that the Association had
no axe to grind <rith Council.
Mayor Davis thanked Mr. Davis for the brief , and stated a lot of time and thought
had gone into this brief. Mayor Davis advised that Association that the brief <rould
be studied by Council and a report <rould be brought back to Council.
Mayor Davis invited the Association to feel free to attend any of the Council meetings.
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April 4,1966
Mayor Davis invited the delegation from Catherine ana Spruce Sts to state their
reason for attending here to-night.
Mrs. N. McRoberts , spokewomen, advised that they would like information re a home
on the north-east corner of Spruce and Catherine. Mrs. McRoberts said the residents
of this area had only been made aware of this conversion by the notice in the
Banner.
Mr. Jubb, Building Inspector, informed Mrs. McRoberts that the
was being renovated and would have only 10 bachelor apartments.
informed the delegation that Mr. Marten had signed an agreement
property in good repair •
house in question
Mr. Jubb also
to keep this
Mrs. McRoberts stated that the people who rent this property will not take care of
someone elses property.
Councillor Williamson stated that cars are now being parked on the grass, leaving the
lawn in a mess, and at least nm• this area is to be paved.
Mrs. McRoberts informed Council that the Mr. E. Stewart ··'of Stewart's 'Real Estate
had advised her that the value of the surrounding property >muld be devaluteted.
Councillor Murray said he personnally had investigated this and stated that this
man had purchas'ed :jlroperty in N<IW!llarket and not improved it. Councillor Murray
stated that this man deserves some investigating. Councillor Murray felt that
this house should be for only l~ or 5 apartments.
Councillor Davis stated that Councillor Murray stands to be corrected aa it is only for
10 Bachelor Apartments
Mayor Davis stated that the Council. has no legal leg to stand on to withdraw this
permit • Mayor Davis stated that Council thought they would be improving this
corner when permit was issued.
Councillor Murray stated he was for this change first but &pen learning of the builder
was very lear:r:.
Councillor Davis stated that there was a personally conflict with Councillor Murray.
and that. this type of Bachelor Apartments were in great demand for nurses and
school teachers.
Mrs. McRoberts stated that it seemed to her that this place would be a fire hazard
Mr. Jubb informed Mrs. McRoberts that the Fire Chief and himself had investigated this
property and it was definately not a fire hazard. There is to be a fire escape put
down the back of the building. Mr. Jubb stated that there has been 5 signed leases
already.
Mrs. McRoberts stated that the frontage on this property was only 70 ft. and the
by-law states 100'
Reeve Patrick advised Mrs •. McRoberts that old residences can be altered by permission
of Council and Planning Board.
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DELEGATIONS CONTINUED
Mr. B. Devins advised the Council that 11 years ago he had to obtain
permission before he could fix up an apartment.
MURRAY: "Resolved that this permit be re-opened.
DAVIS, W:
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Councillor 1-lilliamson advised Council that they would leave themselves open for
~~ ·z-i:U~~l aa:tion.
Reeve Patrick sated that this matter had been looked into last year by the Planning
Committee and Planning Board and felt that this apartment will be good when it is
finished.
MOTION DEFEATED.
SIMMONS:
vliLLIAMSON:
"Resolved that a meeting be held with the spokes~J~t/0' of the delegation,
Mr. Marten, Mr. Jubb and Council, to discuss this matter."
CARRIED.
DELEGATION -AURORA BOARD OF T'RADE -MR. A. CHILD AND MR. G. GILBERT
Mr. Child presented the following brief
Mr. Mayor and members of Council:
The purpose of this delegation is to find out what is being done or what can be done
to enduce industry to settle in Aurora.
The Aunora Board of Trade is deeply concerned that industries are by-passing Aurora
and are well aware that you are also. One of our purposes in approaching you to-night
is to enquire the present status of the Industrial Commission which was established
and set-up quite some time ago.
We are most anxious to promote Aurora as an industrial town, but feel that we do not
wish to tread on anyone's toes in doing so. lve also feel that before we can do
anything along these lines the Town Council must be prepared to put such land as they
have available in suitable condition for buildings to be erected upon. The one
property which he had in mind was that which was formerly known as the Petalavany
property. It is our belief that with present day earth moving equipment this land could
be put into better condition for presentation to a prospective industry. While
statements can be made that the land <rould be put into satisfactory condition this
does not interest an industry, whey wi· ·,h to visualize what their prospective factory
will look like on the ground they are inspecting. The same can be said for services
such as water, sewers and roads. We appreciate only too well that there will be
expense involved to do this, but unless something is done immediately our hopes of
getting industry to build in. this area is very remote. The costs of the renovation
to the property could quite easily be added to the cost of the land, which at thQttime
it was obtained wasonly $1.000 per acre.
Another area, which , in our opinion, could be made a bit more presentable is the land
on Industry St. We again feel that industries looking for sites would not be too
favourably impressed with the condition of the land as it now stands.
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CONTINUATION OF BOAD OF TRADE BRIEF
We are also concerned about the lack of suitable land for industrial development,
and are most anxious to know status of the annexation plan which were once mentioned
in the local paper. We have seen statements that there is to be an Industrial
Committee made up of representatives of Aurora, King and Whitchurch and are somewhat
concerned that this will have a bearing on the possic):ity of annexation of property
in Whitchurch Township to the south-east of the Town. We believe every effort
should be made to annex area as soon as possible and that more pressure be exerted
if necessary on the proper authorities.
It is our intention, with your permission, to erect signs at the four entrances to
Aurora but feel that unless something is done by the Town to make land that they have
more suitable and presentable to an industry that this program would not be a
worthwhile project:
Mr. Child stated that every effort should be made to annex part of \fui tchurch property
and signs put up advising that Aurora has suitable land for sale. Mr. Child said
the land available was not suitable to show •
Mayor Davis advised that for the past five years this land (the Petlovany property)
has been under discussion re the levelling of it.
Mr. Child wondered why nothing had been done and advised that something should be
done at once and not have it put off.
Reeve Patrick advised that most of the industrial land in Aurora is owned by people
who whill only sell when they are ready to sell.
Mayor Davis advised that a meeting had been set with Town Planning Consultants
re annexation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
AIR COMPRESSOR
AND NEW NATER
TRUCK
Reeve Patrick presented a report of the Water Cow~ittee in which
the Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Committee met to open tenders received for the purchase of an
Air Compressor •
Tenders received as follows:
COPCO NEW CO~WRESSOR
COPCO NEW COMPRESSOR
JAEGER NEW COMPRESSOR
JAEGER USED COMPRESSOR
GASOLINE
DIESEL
GASOLINE
GASOLINE
$4,738.00
$5,015.00
$6,500.00
$4,000.00
THE cc.mmittee therefore recommend that the tender be awa·,.·lp~ to
Purchase a new Copco Compressor at a cost of $4,738.00, i'rcm Copco
Co. Ltd,,
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1-IATER REPORT CONTINUED
The Co~~ittee met to open tenders received for the purchase of a panel truck
Tenders received as follows:
BINIONS MOTORS LTD
BRAD WALKER MOTORS LTD
E.J. FARR MOTORS LTD.
$2,300.00
$2,400.00
$2,474.85
The Committee therefore recommend that the tender be awarded to Binions Motors Ltd.
at a cost of $2,300.00
PATRICK:
C. DAVIS:
COURT OF
REVISION
RIGHOFF
"Resolved that the Report of the Water Commmittee, dated April 4th.l966
re the purchase of an Air Compressor from Copco Co. Ltd.-
at a cost of $4,738.00 and the purchase of a 1966 panel truck from
Binions Motors Ltd. at a cost of $2,300. be accepted, and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto."
SIMMONS:
PATRICK:
CAR. ED
"Resolved that it is recommended by the Court of Revision
that taxes in the amount of $7,313.62 be wrritten off."
CARRIED
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Planning Committee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following :
Mayor Davis and Councillor Illingworth attended the regular meeting of
the Aurora Planning Board at 8.00 P.M. TUESDAY, March 22,1966. The
following items were discussed:
. 1. BLOCK "A" GOLF GLEN -the report requested from Mr. Coney Dawson,
rEgarding the proposed development of Terrace Houses in Block "A" of
Golf Glen was not yet complete, and would be submitted as soon as
possible.
2. NEW TOWN MAP -The need for a new town map, showing lot numbers etc.
was expressed. Mr. Dawson York County Planning Office is to be requeste4
to prepare or advise re prepar~tion.
3. PROPOSED CONVERSION TO 54 WELLINGTON ST. EAST -The Board did not
feel that they would report of this proposed conversion without
additional information, as to lot size, area o~ building , etc. Mr.
Jubb to be requested to supply required information.
4. SPECIAL MEETING - A special meeting of the Auro~a Planning Board to
review several plans for proposed·development will be held at 8.30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 29,1966 •
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5. JOINT MEETING '1/ITH SCHOOL BOARD -Members of the Aurora Public School Board
met with the Planning Board at 9.00 p.m. regarding a school,site in its proposed
Coassar-Case development. Although, the letter from O.W.R.C. , was read, it was felt
that that a school site would be req,dred, whenever the development was authorized.
An area of approximately 5 acres is required. It was recommended and adopted by
the Planning Board that the proposed site should be as far north as possible in
the Case development to provide the widest separation possible from the Regency
Acres school.
The need for future road allowance acrsss the Golf Coursewas stressed. It was
suggested that Murray Drive and George St. be considered as the future road
developments. The lack of a direct route west of Yonge St. presents many problems
in school planning.
'1/ILLIAMSON:
ILLNGWORTH:
"Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee re special meeting
of Planning Board, be accepted."
CARRIED.
Councillor Willamsc~ presented a report of the Planning Bommittee in which the
Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Planning Committee met at 10.00 A.M. Saturday, March 26th. 1966. All members
in attendance. The following items were discussed.
1. LETTER FROM UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA-Reference Council minutes dated January 17th
1966. The Planning Board have noted the letter from the United Church re a possible
site in the north end. and will action as required, when the subdivision is under
active consideration.
2. CONVERSION TO APART~ffiNTS -77 METCALFE ST. -The request from Mr. Lewis for
authorit~ to convert 77 Metcalfe St. to 5 apartments is referred to the Aurora
Planning Board for consideration and report.
e 3. LETTER FROM STEINBERGS -A letter ~as reviced from Steinbergs Ltd. Re information
as to land use and zoning. It is recom_mended that the Clerk adyise Steinbergs
that the Official Plan and Zoning By-law are in process of preparation and suggest
thnt officials of l§lteinbergs meet with members of the Planning Committee and Planning
Baord.
4. GROUP FOSTER HOMES REGENCY ACRES -Mr.L.F. Ccrmier has requested information
regarding the possibilities of establishing group foster homes at 9 and 11 Davis Rd.
Mr. Cormier has been advised by the School Board regarding hheir req~irements.
Information forwarded to Fire Committee of Council for study and report.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTLl\IUED
PLANNING UOMMITTEE REPORT
5. SALVATION ARMY -~eference is made to minutes of Council dated March 14th.l966
regarding reQuest of Salvation Army for information about town owned property east
of Laurentide Ave. Your Committee has reviewed this area and while it may seem to
be adeQuate for the building of a new Cifiedal, your Committee cannot recommend it
for the following reasons.
(a) Block B of Plan 475 designates the land in QUestion as Parkland.
(b) The site does not appear to provide sufficient area for building and parking.
(c) The site does not provide sufficient screening from adjacent properties.
(d) Servicing site would be difficult as site has no frontage on a street.
(e) The present vacant lot would be reQuired as a road allowance.
Your Committee recommends that a meeting be arranged between the Salvation Army
and Consolidated Building Corporation regarding purchase of a site on the
east side of a proposed extension to Laurentide ave. to and the Town Engineer submit
a report as to the possibility of extending services to site, if selected.
6. PROPERTY AT 118 HELLINGTON ST • E.
A reQuest has been received from Korey Landscape Contracting Co. for permission
to use the rear of the lot for outside storage of snow plows and other eQuipment.
The Aurora proposed Zoning By-law and draft official plan shows this property to
be residential, which would prohibit the use of the lot as requested. It is the
cpinion ~f your Committee that this site should not be zoned restricted
residential but as Commercial/Industrial. However, as no side Drive is available
it would be necessary to us·ohher streets to reach the back lot. Your
Committee recommend the following:
(a) The building Inspector investigate as to type and size of equipment in question
(b) The Planning Board review the reasons why this site is shown as residential.
7. GCLF GLEN SUBDIVISION -Due to considerable discussion regarding the number
of lots authroized for building, your Committee find that the Subdivision agreement
authorized 44 houses of which 37 building permits have been issued.
8. SKINNER AND MERRICK SHOPPING PLAZA - A request has been received from Skinner and
Merrick to build 3 Apartments on the ground floor of the proposed building at the
north end of their present building instead of comme~cial. Your committee recommend
that this permit be not approved for the following reasons
(a) Area is zoned as Commercial and should remain Commercial.
(b) Apartments are not suitable due to the heavy traffic flow on Yonge St. and
parking for Commercial area presents a safety hazard.
Area to be used a s parking until such time as Commercial development is reQuired.
9. HALKlfAY THROUGH GOLF COURSE -Your Committee recommend that a meeting be arrange~
with officials of the Auvvra Highland Golf Course, Planning Board, School Board and
Planning Committee to discuss possible ways and means to provide a right of way for
pedestrians across the Golf Course. This is reQuired especially for school children.
WILLIAMSON:
DAVIS, W.
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"Resolved that the report of the Planning Comm1ttee, dated April4,.1966
be accepted."
CARRIED.
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7TH REGULAR -14-l~ril 4 ,1966
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Planning Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submit the following:
Mayor Davis and Councillor Illingworth attended a Special meeting of the Aurora
Planning Board at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, March. 29th.l966. The following items were
discussed:
1. LOTS 33,34,and 35, PLAN 246 -Mr. G. Simmons presented a proposed plan for the
development of the rear section of lots 33,34, and 35, Plan 246, on behalf of
Mrs. Simmons, Miss Chinn and Dr. Palmer, as coutlined in Council minutes of March 21st
1966 (Page 24). The Planning Board agreed in principle with the proposed plan and
recommended to Mr. Simmons that the following action be taken.
(a) Road allowance to be inceeased to 66 feet.
(b) Check with York County Health Unit re appcoval of septic tanks.
(d) Have a draft Plan of Subdivision prepared and submit to the Planning Board for
further study.
2. PROPOSED CONVERSION -54 WELLINGTON ST. E. -As outlined in Council minutes of
March 21st.1966 (page 23) The Planning Board reviewed the proposed conversion of
'541Jellington St. E into 6 Apartments. The Planning Board does not recommend the
conversion as proposed, as the lot does not comply with the provisions of By-law 1657.
3. PROPOSED SIXPLEX GEORGE ST -As outlined in Council minutes of March 2lst.l966
(Page 23), The Planning Board reviewed the proposed plan for building a sixplex on
5eorge St. north of Tyler St. The Planning Board recon~ends approval in princip~l
subject to compliance with all existing By-laws including By-law# 1657.
4 APARTMENTS -TEMPERANCE ST -As outlined in Council minutes of March 2lst.l966
(Page 10) the Planning Board reviewed the proposed plan for the building of 56
Apartments on the west side of Temperance St. The Planning Board will hold a
Special meeting on Wednesday, April 13th.l966. To which Mr. Saytar will be invited
to outline in detail his proposed development.
5. PROBLEM OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL -The Planning Board are very concerned about the
~oblem of sewage disposal as outlined recently by the O.W.R.C. WHILE IT MAY BE
LEGALLY PERMISSABLE TO BUILD IN AREAS WHICH ARE NOW SERVICES, THE PLANNING BOARD FEELS
ttat there should be a limit to this growth and request Council's direction in this
regard.
6. PROPOSED CONVERSION TO 77 METCALFE ST. -The Planning Board reviewed the proposed
conversion of 77 Metcalfe St. into 5 apartments. The Planning Board does not recommend
the conversion as proposed, as the lot does not comply with the provision so By-law 1657!
7. OPEN STORAGE-118 WELLINGTON ST.E.-The Planning Board reviewed the request from
Korey Contracting for permission to use the rear of the lot for outside storage. Tho
Planning Board does not recommend approval , as such approval would be contrary to the
intent of the Zoning By-law, which zones site as resiential and prohits outside storage.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINED
PLANNING BOARD REPORT
8. PROPOSED SALVATION ARMY SITE -LAURENTIDE AVE -The ~lanning Board reviewed
the request of the Salvation Army for a site located east of Laurentide Ave. and do
not recommend its use for the reasons as outlined by the Planning Committee.
9; BOARDING HOUSE FOR BOYS-DAVIS ROAD -The Planning Board reviewed the request
from Mr. L.F. Comier for approval to convert houses 9 and ll Davis Rd. for a
Boarding House for boys. While the Planning Board realizes the need for this type
of facilities, it does not recommend the conversion of the houses in question as
they are located in an area of single family dwellings, and contrary to the intent
of the Zoning By-law.
10. NORTH EXTENSIO OF. INDUSTRY ST. -As outlined in Council minutes of March 21st.
(Page 20) the Planning Board commenced a study regarding the extension of
Industry St. North. The Planning Board have req~ ~sted a draft plan of the area
in question so that study may be completed.
HILLIAMSON:
DAVIS, \</l!,
"Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee .re special
meeting of Planning Board, dated april 4,1966
be discussed and approved, .each itut separately."
CARRIED.
REPORTS OF POLICE COMMITTEE
Councillor Williamson, Vic~ Chairman of the Police Committee read a letter from the
Patrol Safety members thanking Constable Lougheed and Constable D. Knowles for
the Bowling night they had attended.
Councillor Williamson stated it was nice to re~•'ve such letters and reported
that it would be acknowledged by the Police Committee.
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submit the following:
MEETING WITH
GRAY COACH
OFFICIALS
Reference is made to minutes of Council dated Febreary 28th.l966
which authorized your Police Committee to meet with officials of
Gray Coach lines. Councillors Illingworth, and Conbett met with
Mr. Porter, Assistant Superintendent Interurban Services. at
1.00 p.m. Friday, March 25th.l966. Chief Constable Langman was in
attendance.
¥r. Porter advised that Gray Coach lines would carry ont a survey
to determine the best loctions for bus stops and submit areport
on the Police Committee.
The question of bus bays ;;-as referred to Mr. Porter.. He advised
that while they were desirable, it was not the normal procedure of
Gray Coach Lines to pay, for , or assist in the paymen~ for
construction of such bays, but that this subject would be discussed
and included in the report.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
POLICE COMMITTEE REPORT CONTI~WED
MR. Porter advised that signs to designatH the bus stops werH available from Gray
Coach lines and could either be installed by their \1orks Men or by the Town Harks
Department. The cost per sign was approximately $12.50 each and this was normally
<harged to the Municipality. Mr. Porter agreed to investigate the possibi:'Hy of
Gray Coach Lines bearing the cost and would include decision in report.
Council will be further advised when report is received from Gray Coath lines.
11ILLIAMSON:
fil€lB'BlElll~:with
t';'0/?8~T/'",:
PURCHASE
TWO POLICE
CRUISERS
PARKS
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"Resolved that the Police Committee Report dated March 28,1966 re """•"'"c
Gray Coach Officials be accepted."
CARRIED.
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
Two tenders received for the purchase of 2 police cruisers as follows:
BINIONS MOTORS LTD. $4,662.00 PLUS TAX
$5,684.70 FARR MOTORS LTD.
The Committee therefore recommend that the tenarof BINION MOTORS
At a cott of $1~,662.00 plus tax, be accepted."
WILLIAMSON
CORBETT:
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee dated
April 4,1966, re the purchaseof 2 police cruisers from
Binions Motors , at a cost of $4,662.00 plus tax, be
accepted, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto."
CARRIED.
Councillor Murray presented a verbally report re Town Parks as follows:
Tennis Courts needs fencing and money is in Budget for this • The
cost will be shared with the Tennis Club.
Mosley Park will be seeded or sodded this year.
The need for ball parks in the Town will be looked into by the Parks
Committee.
The Boy Scout Association still have no place to put up their
building.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTTEES. ,
HOMEMAKERS
SERVICE
AVAILABLE
Councillor Corbett verbally reported that Homeomakers Service
is now available in Aurora. Councillor Corbett stated tha~e is to
be a meeting with-the Clergy on May 4th.l966 to check with them
re people who need this service.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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CNNTTENIAL
COMMI'rTEE
Mayor ll.avis advised Council that of three men asked to work on
1967 Centennial Committee two have accepted. A third member to
be appointed by next meeting of Council.
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Mayor Davis advised that the Boyd Transport Ltd. are again
applying for a Class A License to the Ontario Highway Transport
Board., and also a Class C Lincense.
Mr. Halker explained the Class A and Class C Lincense.
MURRAY:
~TILLIAMSON:
Hhereas Boyd Transport Limited is applying for an
extension to its precent Class A and C privile5es to
serve the Town of Aurora.
And whereas Mingay Tranport , a locally based carried
used to serve the Town of Aurora under a Class A
License.
And whereas aince Dominion Freightways purchased Mingay
transport, no locally based carrier has been serving the
Town of Aurora under a Class A licence.
And Hhereas in the opinion of the Council of the Town of
Aurora there is a great need among industrial establish-
ments, comme~cial establishments and the ordinary citizen~
oft he Town of Aurora for the services of a locally based
carrier.
Be it therefore resolved that this Council requests the
approval of The Ontario Highway Tran~port Board to the
Application of Boyd Tran~port Limj'ed for an extension to
its Class A License and Class C 'La~ense to serve the
Town of Aurora.
CARRIED.
Mr. Halker thanked Council for this support.
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7TH REGULAR
NEW BUSINESS
SIGNS
SERVICES
REQUESTED
FOR PROPERTY
IN
WHITCHURCH
TWP.
NEWMARKET
LETTER
REGION
COI,LECTIVE
PAR'.riCIPATION
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
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some
Councillor Williamson advised that signs at the North end of Town
are missing
RP.eve Patrick advised that these signs are being repainted.. now.
Mayor Davis brought forward the letter from Lawton Bros. requesting
Town Services for their property which is located in Whitchurcy Twp.
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that we reject this request."
CORBETT:
CARRIED.
Councillor Davis stated that this letter should be brought up when we
are making our application to annex this property.
DAVIS, W:
MURRAY.
"Resolved that these letter be included in our Brief to
the Annexation Board.
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Mayor Davis read a letter from Whitchurch Twp. re this matter.
CARRIEJ:).
Mayor Davis read a letter from the Town of Newmarket requesting two
members from Council be appointed to a Committee to investigate all
facets of the various '.operations with a view to establishing a region
for collective participation.
Mayor Davis requested that this letter be held over until the meeting
on Tuesday, April 5th.l966.
"That this meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meetiogthen adjourned.
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